Hello Sojourners,As we look ahead to Sunday we will be in John 7:25-52 with a focus on what Jesus says in v. 37-38. Here are some questions for you to consider as you study the text this week: Be reminded of the context of what is going on, where Jesus is, and who he is speaking to. What...
“For though I am absent in body, yet I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good order and the firmness of your faith in Christ” (Colossians 2:5, ESV). A few days ago, I mentioned to a group of brothers and sisters that some of the people I connect with on video...
The last few weeks have been challenging for our world and country. But the last few days have felt especially hard. I’ve been praying and processing. Wondering what to say and how to say it. I’m not sure I’ve figured that out yet, so bear with me for a longer note. On Thursday...
How much will people change as the result of these past weeks? What will that change look like? A quick scroll through Twitter reveals heroic stories of profound generosity as well as distasteful tales of selfishly motivated actions. Change can bring out the best in some and the worst in others...
Beloved, As we are together alone, I pray you are not allowing socially distancing to mean you are also being emotionally or spiritually distant from others. May we NOT drown in the sea of either self-pity or self-preservation. Here are a few ways to engage community: Commune w/ the...
Quarantine may feel like a gift at times while other days play out like the inescapable loop in Groundhog Day. However, in the quiet moments do you wonder what the Lord is accomplishing through our present place? Set Free “A person cannot receive even one thing unless it is given him...
Sojourners,I hope you've been able to stay engaged with our Seeing Jesus sermon series over this time of stay-at-home orders and social distancing. I can't wait until we are able to enjoy God's word together again in person. I love the Gospel of John and I especially love John 6. This...
As a small, teenage shepherd boy, David protected his family’s sheep from lions and bears — by punching them in the face (1 Samuel 17:35)! Before David was confronted with slaying Goliath, God had been preparing his heart through some pretty terrifying circumstances to store up trust...
In early February I began reading through the Old Testament and am just now three-quarters of the way through Numbers. The pattern unfolding reveals a familiar story: God did not rescue the Israelites from the tyranny of Pharaoh to provide them a life of ease. The Israelites had the Promised...
Brothers and sisters,I made a short video encouragement for you today with two things that have come to mind as I've prayed for you and our church.Please take some time to watch today. Praying for you. Keep pursuing Jesus and one another..grace and peace. Justin